The first post is always such a difficult one for me. I would really just like to tell you a little bit about myself.

My name is Jim. I am 33 years old, married with 3 children. I am a survivor of childhood sexual and physical abuse and am having a hell of a time dealing with the same issues that I see so many of you address in this forum. Compulsion is a big problem for me. I have major trust issues as well. I really feel like I need to open myself up a bit and try to make some friends, yet at the same time I push people away. These are some of the things that I am saddled with right now.

From what I have seen here, this seems like a good place to be. I look forward to being able to offer and receive support from the members here.

Welcome to our site. I think you will find that this is a safe place to express yourself. There are a lot of supportive people here. For 25 years, I thought I was a freak. When I found this site a month ago, I realized their are many people out there who have the same feelings and fears that I do. It's really nice to know that you're are not alone.

I'M NEW HERE TOO, BUT AM LEARNING TO DEAL WITH MY TORTURE AND BRAVITY AT THE SAME TIME. I'M 53, NO FRIENDS AND SHOULD KNOW BETTER THAT TO THINK OF THE PAST...BUT IT DOES COME BACK AT TIMES. I JUST HAVE TO SUCK IT UP SOMETIMES AND POST IT HERE....AS YOU CAN DO. WE ARE ALL IN THIS "THING" TOGETHER! AND WE ARE ALL LISTENING! HERE FOR EACH OTHERS SUPPORT, PEACE TO YOU AND YOURS TONIGHT....SCOT

Thank you so very much to those of you who have welcomed me. I am grateful for your responses and look forward to getting to know you better.

It seems that there are a lot of new poeple here and that makes it a bit less awkward for me. I have tried to post at some other sites but it is tough sometimes when you are new. I am hopeful because it does not feel like that here.

Welcome, this is a good place, lots of good people here. I am 46 seperated with four kids, 13, 6, 6 and 4 i could relate to all you said and then some.

Take your time and go at your own pace, you will get good feedback here, i like it here.

John

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I asked him about this law he spoke of, he said,,, *watch* he then asked the others to share about their lives,,, the others talked of how things were for them, how things worked in their lives,,, and as they believed, it was so.

i guess its time for me to step to the plate and say welcome, with 3 kids of my own and 20 yrs of marrage, and around 2 yrs working on this to, i would say your admittion is like mine i have and do still feel that way all the time,maybe im not alone do you think, i got hit by the train at 8 yrs old and sometimes still am... good luck.

I just want to thank everyone for making me feel so welcome here. The sense of support that I am feeling is really great and I am glad that I have found this place. You are really a great group of people and I am lucky to be here.

I look forward to getting to know everyone better and to meeting up in chat. Thanks again.

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